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F394 LCJ

1989 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,242 mi
Last recorded59,242 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Colt85,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF394 LCJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 59,242 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 54,543 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 54,533 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 54,528 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users radiator leaking coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe damaged filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 52,780 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 52,779 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,237 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 51,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 49,688 miles

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion inner sill starting to corrode (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 47,496 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 45,680 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,361 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 42,677 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 40,681 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 39,509 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 36,890 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 36,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 34,394 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 34,376 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 32,577 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 32,563 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?

Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
68,947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,841
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,645
Registration plate lamp not working 16,687
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,487
position lamp(s) not working 9,761
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F394 LCJ is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 85,709 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F394 LCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 37 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F394 LCJ registered?

F394 LCJ is a 1989 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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